Garden Cottage at The Olives

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A modern house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense trees and a stone retaining wall.
A garden with a pond, a green staircase, and various plants and flowers.
A garden with a dirt path leading to a building with a metal roof.
A bedroom with a large window, a painting on the wall, and two bedside lamps.
A landscaped garden with a variety of trees, a well-maintained lawn, and outdoor seating.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Yankalilla, SA
  • Place, Links Lady Bay Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, High Country Trails
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Normanville Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Yankalilla

Located in Yankalilla, this cottage is next to a golf course. Links Lady Bay Golf Course and High Country Trails are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kalumunda Forest Reserve and Myponga Conservation Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing, fishing and winery tours.
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Map
Yankalilla, SA

What's nearby

  • Links Lady Bay Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • High Country Trails - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Banksia Park - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Lady Bay Vineyard - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Normanville Beach - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Victor Harbor Station - 26 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankalilla Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Normanville Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪One Little Sister - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lilla's Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seagull Droppings Gallery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Garden Cottage at The Olives have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Garden Cottage at The Olives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Garden Cottage at The Olives?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage at The Olives?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage at The Olives?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage at The Olives located?

Situated in Yankalilla, this golf cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Yankalilla District Historical Museum, Yankalilla Memorial Park and Links Lady Bay Golf Course. High Country Trails and Banksia Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
Hi Telly. Thanks for your 5-star review. Much appreciated. Cheers Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a peaceful and beautiful place to go to get away from a busy life. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous and the cottage was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind comments, Natasha. Welcome back any time! Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely clean house and beautiful gardens

Loved our five day getaway
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2022
Thank you for your kind comments, Julie. The old house should be ready for guests by Feb/March 2024. Cheers M
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful peaceful stay, excellent comms with owner. Pool was amazing, a very calm spot amongst beautiful gardens. We will be back 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2025
Claire and Stewart, thank you for your kind comments. You're welcome back any time. And BTW, the water crisis was resolved. All good now. Cheers Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great stay! What a beautiful property this is. Excellent amenities and the garden is absolutely gorgeous. We made magpie friends, swam, barbecued, and generally chilled. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2026
Thank you Marie, for such a lovely message. We love our garden, too, and it's great to hear that you and your party enjoyed it as well. Best wishes and come again! M
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love that garden❤️🌲

Very quit, relaxing, with all amenities supplied. Lovely bathrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Thank you Janet. Come back again! Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rebecca

Had a lovely stay. Beautiful property and spot to relax in. Great facilities and the pool was ideal. Location is great and convenient to town centre and a very short drive to Normanville. Also has the most comfiest beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So relaxing

Wonderful relaxing break. All the little luxuries taken care of, with super comfy beds, a beautiful pool and gorgeous gardens to wander around in. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2023
Thank you Helen. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Cheers M
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

It was absolutely stunning the little touches where unexpected but was so thoughtful the pool was a blessing we love it I will definitely be going back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2024
...and you'll be most welcome back! M
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Would highly recommend for couples looking for a quiet getaway. We will definitely be revisiting in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

We had a fantastic holiday. The house was immaculate and very clean. Children loved playing and exploring in the gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent

A little piece of paradise with beautiful gardens and flowers and trees. Very quiet and lovely to see the ducks about the place. I would live there forever if I could!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2023
Dina, thank you. You are so kind. You're welcome back any time! M
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The Olives was lovely & clean & area was quiet. However, the Stayz listing was misleading in that what we thought we hired (Heritage cottage) was NOT where we were & what was meant to be private was not as you are in close proximity to other guests & the pool is shared with strangers & you can hear & see each other.
The accommodation on Stayz NOT the heritage cottage
Beautiful Pool
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Above and beyond

This stay has everything you’ll need, plus bonuses you didn’t expect. Owner is very helpful and thorough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2022
Thank you Karlee. I hope the photos were satisfactory. M
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Clean, quiet little spot. Extra little touches were a bonus. Kitchenette for basic cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Garden Paradise

Beautifully appointed cottage in a sublime garden. Luxurious linen, etc. Swimming pool was wonderful. Hosts friendly and not intrusive.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2023
😊 Thank you for your kind review. Come back now... M
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous accomodation and gardens

The owner said think of it as ‘Tuscany in the Gums ‘ the garden cottage certainly lived upto this. What a serene sanctuary this is - we felt like we had our own extensive private gardens stroll around and admire the different views. The beds were comfy and pool an added bonus. Glenis, Kenton and Mark all very friendly and helpful .
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Check-in

Double booked

I can't review the stay properly. It was double booked!! From the outside it looked great! But we didn't get to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2023
We are still unable to ascertain how this unfortunate mix-up occurred, and we apologise again, but Sascha, please don't forget you are invited to come again - half price. Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Urlaub im Paradies

Wir waren für eine Woche Gäste bei Mark und Wendy. Perfekter geht es nicht. Man kommt an in einem traumhaften Garten, wird auf das herzlichste begrüßt und übernachtet in einem liebevoll eingerichtetem Haus inmitten dieses kleinen Paradieses. Mark und Wendy waren so herzliche Gastgeber, dass wir uns nur wohlfühlen konnten und schon auch mit einem tränenden Auge wieder abfuhren. Vielen Dank für diese wunderschöne Zeit.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Dec 2022
Werner and Tina. Thank you for a wonderful comment about your stay at The Olives. We enjoyed meeting you and sharing our lovely Fleurieu with you. We hope all is well in Tasmania. Cheers and best wishes. Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing gardens - beautiful place to stay

We loved our stay. Incredible gardens and the accommodation was lovely, large bedrooms and the master with a picture-perfect outlook.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you for your kind words, Emily. Come back again! M
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely lovely

Very much enjoyed our stay, so peaceful and quiet. Absolutely lovely gardens and owners. Thank you Mark and Kenton for our stay at your beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful cottage set in tranquil gardens. Lots of places for hide and seek! Great pool!

Mark and Kenton were very accommodating to our group. Excellent communication. Very comfortable property close to everything, yet far enough for some peace and quiet. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2022
Thank you for your kind words, Robyn. Come again! 😊 M
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden oasis

We had a wonderful weekend away. The gardens are amazing and the cottage beautifully fitted out. We had a great time swimming and watching the birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
We're glad you enjoyed The Olives, Claire. Come again! 😊 M
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect- Fabulous relaxing getaway

Such a beautiful property - we had a lovely time , soaked up some sun in the sparkling pool nestled in the most gorgeous gardens and surrounded by olive trees. Everything you could need is provided for you. Thank you !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2022
Thank you for your kind remarks, Sally. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. M
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat just out of town

Gorgeous gardens even during winter - our two young boys loved exploring and the grass area near the pond was perfect for soccer. Close by to Yankalilla and with the picturesque Second Valley nearby. Great for a relaxing weekend to unwind in peace and tranquillity. Mark responded quickly to any enquiries we had and made sure our stay was comfortable. Would definitely recommend for couples or family with up to two children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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